Using Real World Data to Study Soil Foundation Structure Interactionpart of Integrate:Workshops:Engineering, Sustainability, and the Geosciences:ActivitiesThalia Anagnos, San Jose State University Soil-Foundation-Structure-Interaction (SFSI) is an important consideration when studying the impact of earthquakes on structures. A video and an online module introduce students to some basics concepts of SFSI.

Runoff Generation from Varying Land Surfacespart of Integrate:Workshops:Engineering, Sustainability, and the Geosciences:ActivitiesFreddi-Jo Bruschke, California State University-Fullerton Experimental lab activity and lesson exploring runoff generation from different types of land surfaces.

Physical model of the failure of an unreinforced structure during an earthquakepart of Integrate:Workshops:Engineering, Sustainability, and the Geosciences:ActivitiesVince Cronin, Baylor University This activity allows students to explore one of the principal reasons why so many people are injured or killed during an earthquake. Through the failure of a small model building on a simple shake table and comparison with photographs of actual buildings destroyed in earthquakes, students pursue an understanding of how to prevent these disasters through better building practices.

Evaluating Reuse Opportunities for Recovered Building Materialspart of Integrate:Workshops:Engineering, Sustainability, and the Geosciences:ActivitiesJohn Duggan, Wentworth Institute of Technology Students investigate opportunities to reuse recycled building materials as a substitute for the use of virgin materials through comparative life cycle assessment and consider regulatory acceptance and market feasibility issues.

Examining your Earthquake Hazardpart of Integrate:Workshops:Engineering, Sustainability, and the Geosciences:ActivitiesEric Baer, Highline Community College An exercise for helping students determine and understand their seismic hazard.

How to Create a Well Log for Use in Geothermal Bore Field Designpart of Integrate:Workshops:Engineering, Sustainability, and the Geosciences:ActivitiesKevin Amende, Montana State University-Bozeman This activity is intended to provide a foundation in soil classification and well log creation for mechanical engineers who would like to design geothermal bore fields. Having an understanding of geoscience allows mechanical engineers to make educated decisions when trying to associate soil thermal properties for these designs.